Construction of Pineview School in Crestview is on track and progressing well, according to Assistant Superintendent Grant Meyer who provided an update during the Okaloosa County School Board workshop on March 24.

• Meyer presented aerial drone footage showing significant progress at the construction site, with the foundation complete and the first level of block already in place for two classroom wings.

“There’s still a lot of work going on behind the scenes and at the construction sites,” Meyer told board members. “Last week over spring break, we were out there and progress continues. We are on track and we’re looking good at the moment.”

Meyer noted that underground utilities, including sewer lines, storm water, and electrical systems, have been started and are proceeding well. The only current challenge is securing temporary power to the site.

“One hangup at the Pineview site is we’re still waiting on temporary power,” Meyer said. “Dr. Smith has been in contact with Florida Power and Light.” Meyer explained that the new bypass and new roads have complicated getting power to the site, requiring the use of generators in the interim.

In response to questions from School Board Member Linda Evanchyk about the campus layout, Meyer described a large complex consisting of multiple buildings, including three classroom wings, an administrative building housing the media center and cafeteria, a building for band, chorus and gymnasium, and a separate building dedicated to Career and Technical Education (CTE).

• School Board Member Tim Bryant confirmed that Arena Road, being built by the city of Crestview, is now open all the way to where it connects with the new bypass leading to the school site, improving access to the construction area.

The K-8 school, scheduled to open in August 2026, will accommodate approximately 1,000 students initially, with capacity for 1,200. The new facility is expected to provide relief to overcrowded schools throughout the Crestview area.